Frozen
Few actress have the charming collection of Kristen Bell . Since debuting in the filmPolish Weddingover 20 years ago , Bell has ascended to become one of the most universally recognizable film and idiot box stars .
The Golden Globe - put forward actress currently asterisk in the hit NBC seriesThe Good Placeand returns to the big - screen as Anna whenFrozen IIopens wide Friday , November 22nd . To get us in the temper for such a double - dosage of Bell this wintertime , let ’s take a look back at her most memorable roles to date .
Leigh (The Lifeguard)
To be clear , The Lifeguardis not reckon as a very good moving picture . However , Bell is very respectable in the starring character of Leigh . The two are n’t mutually sole !
In the uncommon chance to play a characteristic picture show track , Bell shines as Leigh , a melancholic young woman who returns home after her foretell life goes astray . As a former valedictory speaker , Leigh struggled to make it big as a reporter in NYC . She retort to her childhood dwelling in Connecticut , where she have a lifeguard military position and becomes involved with an untoward teen .
Annie Bean (Hit & Run)
Bell got the rarified probability to star opposite her future hubby in the strident route comedyHit & Run . How many of you knew that Dax Shepard wrote and co - directed the film as well ?
Bell play Annie Bean in the film , girlfriend of former wheelman Charles Bronson ( Shepard ) . When Bronson forgoes his condition in the Witness Protection Program to channelise Annie to Los Angeles , the twosome is pursued by the police as well as Bronson ’s old crew . Bell provides genuine jest as Annie , showcasing what incredible interpersonal chemistry she and Shepard share on and off - silver screen .
Elle Bishop (Heroes)
How many of you remember Bell ’s recurring part on the hit showHeroesway back when ? We sure do !
During a 12 - episode spark spanning from 2007 - 08 , Bell node - star as Elle Bishop in the hit NBC serial . After meet with writers of the show and expressing her fandom , the role of Elle was written specifically for Bell . Her reference was meant to contradict the main cast members , who recently learned of their extrasensory abilities . Elle has known of her ability for some clip , yet is portrayed as being mentally volatile . Bell earn solid praise for her carrying out .
Kiki (Bad Moms)
Bell ’s blade of humor often comes with fast wit and pithy remarks , but inBad momma , she gets a chance to show how unearthly and awkward she can be , and we love it !
InBad MomsandABad Moms Christmas , Bell dally Kiki , a faint oddball who is best friends with Amy ( Mila Kunis ) and Carla ( Kathryn Hahn ) . The three washed-out and undervalued mothers throw responsibility to the wind and begin a impish lifestyle of intemperately - partying . At Christmastime , Kiki ’s doting chopper - mom Sandy ( Cheryl Hines ) go far and demonstrates how Kiki became so unknown .
Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl)
Although she ’s for the most part uncredited , how many of you knew that Bell voiced the championship fibre ofGossip Girlback in the mean solar day ?
Oh , but it ’s true . Bell narrated all 121 episodes of the show from 2007 - 2012 . She even appear onscreen as herself a sentence or two , which also give out uncredited . The serial publication come after opulent Upper Eastsiders in New York who navigate the societal layer of the metropolis that never sleeps . Glamorous socialites Serena van der Woodsen ( Blake Lively ) and Blair Waldorf ( Leighton Meester ) take middle stage , with Bell provide the running narration .
Jeannie Van Der Hooven (House Of Lies)
While her Showtime seriesHouse of Liesmay have garnered a small audience than she ’s used to , Bell stood tall opposite Don Cheadle in the cynical cutthroat dramedy .
In the serial , which go four seasons and 58 episode from 2012 - 16 , Bell fiddle Jeannie van der Hooven , an employee of direction advisor Marty Kaan ( Cheadle ) . As part of Kaan ’s " pod , " Jeannie is Marty ’s bit in program line , range ahead of Clyde ( Ben Schwartz ) and Doug ( Josh Lawson ) . The vitriolic humor in the series was sartor - made for Bell ’s sensibility .
Eleanor Shellstrop (The Good Place)
It ’s hard to contend the impactThe Good Placeis presently having on Bell ’s career . The NBC serial publication is not only critically acclaimed and popular among viewers , but it also marks the first prison term Bell has been nominated for a Golden Globe !
Currently in its fourth time of year , The Good Placefollows Eleanor Shellstrop ( Bell ) , one of four stranger who ’ve been transmit to live in a town resembling heaven . Over meter , Eleanor realizes that there ’s been a error and she does not belong there . A forefront - reel twist finale in season one redefined the meaning ofThe Good Place !
Sarah Marshall (Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
Anytime a character is iconic enough to crossover to multiple movie , you have sex they ’re onto something good . For Bell , her fictional character Sarah Marshall appear in two movie in as many yr !
Bell first appeared as the title fibre inForgetting Sarah Marshallas the girlfriend from hell who have her ex Peter ( Jason Segel ) to flee to Hawaii and take on someone newfangled . Bell reprised the theatrical role inGet Him To The Greektwo age by and by , albeit in a much smaller capacity as a cameo coming into court . Both celluloid were organise by Nicholas Stoller .
Anna (Frozen)
It ’s not too often that an actor or actress becomes primarily make love for an animated use , but given the keen success of Disney’sFrozena few years back , there ’s no wonder why Anna ranks so high-pitched !
Bell voice the character of Anna in the film , baby of the new - appointed Queen Elsa . When Elsa unknowingly practice her super abilities to turn everything she touch into ice , Anna must conceive a architectural plan to interpolate the weather . After six long years , Frozen 2 lastly arrives in theaters on Friday , November 22nd .
Veronica Mars (Veronica Mars)
Where are all the fellow Marshmallows at ? Indeed , it ’s hard to think of another character as synonymous with Bell asVeronica Mars !
First air in 2004 , Veronica Mars is Bell ’s most extensive role to date . The recreational super - sleuth has appear in four seasons and 72 episode thus far , most recently continuing her chronicle - discharge in the 8 - episode return in 2019 . The character has also appeared in several spinoffs , includingVeronica in the FBI , act it Again , Dick , and the 2014 feature film adaption . The motion is , given the ending of season 4 , have we seen the end ofVeronica Mars ?
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